Butterfly - High Beeches

butterfly on a thistle

I took this photo last time we were at High Beeches. Many of the Azaleas and Rhododendrons were past their best but I spotted this little chap flitting about. I don't take my macro lens out with me because I sometimes want to take landscape shots and I can't be bothered changing lenses, so I was really pleased with this as it was taken with the kit lens that came with the camera.

I think this is a common blue buuterfly but please let me know if you think otherwise.